In a major safety announcement that could disrupt summer barbecue plans across the nation, Conair LLC has issued a massive recall of more than 1.7 million Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes. The federal recall comes after multiple reports of consumers accidentally swallowing detached metal bristles, resulting in emergency medical intervention.

According to safety officials, the small stainless steel wire bristles can break away from the brush during cleaning. The loose wires can easily stick to the grill grates or transfer directly into food, posing a severe ingestion hazard and a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.

To date, Conair has received at least 54 reports and online reviews detailing instances where the wire bristles detached. Tragically, this includes three confirmed reports of consumers who swallowed the loose metal bristles and required medical treatment to have them removed from their throats or digestive tracts.

The recall affects approximately 1,719,995 units sold both individually and as part of larger multi-piece grill sets. The recalled brushes feature handles made of black plastic, stainless steel, or wood, and have the word “Cuisinart” stamped directly onto the handle.

The affected model numbers, which can be found on the original product packaging, include:

• CCB-100: Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush

• CCB-4125: 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles

• CCB-5014: BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper (16.5″ Stainless Steel)

• CCB-6450: Triple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles

• CCB-8012: 2-In-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil

• CCB-4114: Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush

• CCB-W2: Wood Grill Cleaning Brush (18.5″ with Pakka Wood Handle)

• CSBS-777: Steam Clean Grill Brush

Some of these brushes were also included in popular Cuisinart gift sets, including the Premium Grill 10-Piece Set (CGS-2010), 13-Piece Wooden Handle Set (CGS-W13), 14-Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Set (CGS-5014), and the 20-Piece Deluxe Grill Set (CGS-5020).

The products were manufactured in China and imported by Stamford, Connecticut-based Conair LLC. They were sold nationwide at major retailers including Burlington, TJ Maxx, and Ross, as well as online via Amazon.com and Cuisinart.com from June 2009 through March 2026, retailing for between $8 and $20.

Federal regulators urge consumers to stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately.

Conair is offering a full refund to all affected customers. Consumers can choose between:

1. A standard full cash refund.

2. A store credit to be used at Cuisinart.com, which will equal the full refund amount plus an additional 20% bonus.

To claim a refund, consumers will be instructed on how to safely discard the hazardous brushes.

Contact Information: Consumers can reach Conair toll-free at 888-520-1304 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Alternatively, registration can be completed online at www.recallrtr.com/grillbrushes or by visiting www.cuisinart.com and clicking on the “Product Recalls” link at the bottom of the homepage.